According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a weather system bringing dust storms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain is expected to relieve severe heatwave conditions in the upper parts of the country from May 28 to June 1.
Starting from the evening of May 28 to June 1, a shallow westerly wave will influence the upper regions, bringing dust storms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain.
This weather system is anticipated to mitigate the intense heat, relieving the heat-stricken populace.
From May 28 to June 1:
- Balochistan will experience duststorms and thunderstorms, affecting areas including Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Sherani, and Barkhan.
- In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, weather conditions similar to those of isolated rain are forecasted in districts such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, and Mansehra.
- Rain, wind, and thunderstorms are also expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, encompassing regions like Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, and Hunza.
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, and Rawalakot, will see comparable weather patterns during this period.
- Punjab and Islamabad will experience duststorms and isolated rain, affecting cities such as Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, and Faisalabad.
- In Sindh, duststorms and gusty winds are expected to hit Karachi, Thatta, Badin, and Hyderabad.
The PMD has advised farmers to manage their crops to avoid damage. The department also cautioned that the anticipated duststorms and windstorms could potentially damage standing crops, electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels.
While the severe heatwave conditions are predicted to ease in the upper regions starting May 28, heatwave-like conditions will persist in central and southern parts of the country. Daytime temperatures in these areas are expected to remain 3-4 degrees Celsius above normal.
